How far is Highland, IN from Concord, IN?

The driving distance from Highland, IN to Concord, IN is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.96 mi
02h 55m
Flight
130.78 mi
210.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.78 mi
Kilometers
210.47 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.96 mi
Kilometers
254.21 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Highland
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Concord
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Simonton Lake
IN

Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana

From Highland
86.7 mi
01h 27m
To Concord
71.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Parrish Avenue

    8 m · 4 sec · Parrish Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cline Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cline Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 94, US 6: Chicago, Detroit

    1289 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit

    1.6 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Borman Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    122.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Indiana Toll Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Angola, Fort Wayne, Lansing

    2252 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Auburn, Garrett

    1298 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    26 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 51

    2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
123 mi · 78%
I 69
27.4 mi · 17%
Borman Expressway
9.54 mi · 6%
County Road 51
2.43 mi · 2%
I 80 East
2.12 mi · 1%
Ridge Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

123 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
130.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simonton Lake
01h 27m from Highland
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely leaving Highland and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland to Concord?

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Simonton Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Highland and 71.2 miles from Concord.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Highland and Concord, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely around Highland and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Simonton Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Simonton Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Simonton Lake.

RAIL

Elkhart station

8 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

25 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

South Bend station

27 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

28 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Concord. Straight-line distance: 130.78 mi (210.47 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population22,283
Coordinates41.5536500, -87.4519800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
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#2 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

Population56,305
Coordinates41.3261600, -84.9452400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Parrish Avenue (-87.451984, 41.55365)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.1 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.2 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Highland, IN and Concord, IN. The current time in Highland is 18:30:39, although it is 19:30:39 in Concord.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.